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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.84, 3,186.32 and 737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.84, 3,186.32 and 737.17 is: 1,105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.84 : 3,186.32 = 737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.84/3,186.32 = 737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.84x = 3,186.32 × 737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.84x = 2,348,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,862.58/2,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.95

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